Science
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Life thrives in porous rock deep beneath the seafloor, scientists say
Researchers have found compelling evidence for an extensive biological community living in porous rock deep beneath the seafloor.
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President Obama nominates alumna Kathryn Sullivan for commerce post
President Barack Obama has nominated UCSC alumna Kathryn Sullivan for the post of assistant secretary of commerce.
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Study predicts distribution of gravitational wave sources
A study led by a UCSC undergraduate predicts for the first time where detectable sources of gravitational waves are likely to occur in the local galactic neighborhood.
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Arboretum holds Dried Flower and Succulent Wreath Sale on November 20 and 21
Wonderful holiday decorations and gifts will be available from the UCSC Arboretum at the annual Dried Flower and Succulent Wreath Sale on Saturday and Sunday, November 20 and 21.
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UCSC researcher teaches young scientists to engage with the public
Marine scientist Adina Paytan considers science education and public outreach to be just as important as her research.
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New analysis explains formation of bulge on farside of moon
A bulge of elevated topography on the farside of the moon may be the result of tidal forces acting early in the moon’s history.
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Astronomer Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz named to Mexican Academy of Sciences
Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, associate professor of astronomy and astrophysics, has been elected a corresponding member of the Mexican Academy of Sciences.
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Iron stimulates blooms of toxin-producing algae in open ocean, study finds
The new findings, reported this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, add to concerns about proposals to use iron fertilization of the oceans as a way to combat global warming.
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UCSC leads work on first major upgrade for LHC
U.S. physicists have begun work on a new particle detector that will be the first major upgrade for the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s most powerful particle accelerator.
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Research on thin-film solar cells heats up at UCSC
Sue Carter, a professor of physics at UCSC, is pursuing a variety of strategies to develop cheaper and more efficient solar cells.
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Microbiologist to discuss bacteria for bioenergy on Tuesday, November 9
Caroline Harwood, a distinguished microbiologist from the University of Wisconsin, will discuss microbial production of hydrogen gas as a biofuel in a lecture at UCSC on Tuesday, November 9.
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UCSC students earn awards at SACNAS national conference
Four UCSC students received awards for their research presentations at the 2010 SACNAS National Conference held in Anaheim in October.